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KRACKs Against Wi-Fi Serious But Not End of the World
This blog was written by Brook Schoenfield. On October 12, researcher Mathy Vanhoef announced a set of Wi-Fi attacks that...
KRACKs: Five Observations on WPA Authentication Vulnerability
KRACKs are in the news. McAfee has already discussed these key reinstallation attacks that affect Wi-Fi setups in two posts:...
Kraken Ransomware Emerges from the Depths: How to Tame the Beast
Look out, someone has released the Kraken — or at least a ransomware strain named after it. Kraken Cryptor ransomware...
Labs Paper Looks ‘Inside the World of the Citadel Trojan’
Zeus “banking” malware and its variants have been making headlines in recent months. One variant, the Citadel Trojan, has now...
Land of the Lost Mobile Phones
Have you ever experienced that panicked moment when you realize you can’t find your mobile phone? You check your pockets,...
Latest Crypto Vulnerability Leaks $320 Million: 3 Tips to Boost Your Crypto Confidence
Cryptocurrency has boomed in the last several years, with beginners and experts alike jumping into the industry. It’s proven now...
Latest SpyEye Botnet Active and Cheaper
On April 16, we found a Pastebin entry selling the latest version of the infamous SpyEye botnet (Version 1.3.48) for...
Latest Texting Slang Every Parent Needs to Know
At least once a year we update our texting chat acronyms (slang) list. This year the app Ask.Fm made that...
Lawmakers Push To Shield Last 4 Social Security Numbers
Most of us have become accustomed to giving out the last four digits of our Social Security numbers. But this...
Lazarus Cybercrime Group Moves to Mobile Platform
When it comes to describing cyberattacks, the word sophisticated is used a lot. Whether to explain yet another “advanced” campaign...
Lazarus Resurfaces, Targets Global Banks and Bitcoin Users
McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) analysts have discovered an aggressive Bitcoin-stealing phishing campaign by the international cybercrime group Lazarus that uses sophisticated malware with long-term impact.
Leading E-Commerce Platform Magento Cracked by Cybercriminals
There’s a modern joy we’re all too familiar with. We’ve all made an online purchase while reclining in pajamas, computer...
LeakerLocker: Mobile Ransomware Acts Without Encryption
We recently found on Google Play a type of mobile ransomware that does not encrypt files. This malware extorts a...
Leaning into Change with the McAfee Family
With today’s current climate, many companies are building cultures and infrastructures to support working from home (WFH). Like most transitions,...
Learn How to Spot a Phishy Email and Stay Safe
This blog post was written by Bruce Snell. One piece of advice I always give (after update, update, update) is...
Learn Just What a Hacker Can Do With Remote RAT Access
Remote administration tools, or RATs, lurk in phishing emails and malicious downloads across the internet. Once installed, they give hackers...
Less is More: 5 Ways to Jumpstart a ‘Digital Minimalist’ Mindset
Editor’s Note: This is part II of a series on Digital Minimalism in 2020. Is this the year you rethink...
Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need
Personal devices and the information they carry are incredibly valuable to their owners. It is only natural to want to protect...
Lessons Learned: A Decade of Digital Parenting
Give yourself a high-five, parents. Pour yourself a cup of coffee or your favorite celebratory drink and sip it slow...
Lets Have “The Talk” About the Internet: 7 Conversation-Starters for Staying Safer Online
It’s Time to Have “The Talk” About the Internet: 7 Conversation-Starters for Staying Much Safer Online With Safer Internet Day...
Let’s Commit To Protect Our Privacy This Year
Let’s Commit To Protect Our Privacy This Year How our new identity & privacy app can help By this point...
Let’s Discuss Cybersecurity as a Career Option This International Women’s Day
Even as I write this blog, the higher secondary board exams have started in schools across India and I send...
Level Up Your Cybersecurity: Insights from Our Gaming Survey
Online gaming has seen a rise in popularity over the years. Many people see it as a way to unwind...
LG Smart TVs Leak Data Without Permission
Deals abound on gadgets and gizmos in the wintry weeks before Christmas, but could that shiny new toy on your...
Life Behind the Screens of Parents, Tweens, and Teens: McAfee’s Connected Family Study
How do parents and children connect and protect themselves online? We spoke with thousands of them around the world to...
Light a Lamp This Diwali To Dispel the Darkness of Digital Literacy
One of my favourite Indian festivals is Diwali and I have a sneaky feeling I may have mentioned this a...
Lights, Camera, Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know About the MoviePass Breach
If you’re a frequent moviegoer, there’s a chance you may have used or are still using movie ticket subscription service...
